Robert Walters reported a record pre-tax profit of £19.8m, up from £12.7m in
2005.

Revenue for the year was £274.5m, up from £234.5m. The company said it was making progress beyond its traditional finance specialism, and pointed to growth in legal, HR and sales & marketing disciplines.

Chief executive Robert Walters (pictured) said: “Our performance is the result of a steady programme of investment in our global network.”